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Ram · Pickup truck

2020 Ram 3500

Heavy-duty pickup
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
41 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls3 critical 11
Complaints6 crash · 7 fire · 4 injured reported 116
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Ram 3500 is a pickup truck; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 116 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

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Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
GVWR classClass 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement6.7 L
Engine configurationIn-Line

Fuel Economy

FuelDiesel

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds8

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Big Horn, DD, Laramie, Longhorn). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length230.7–259.4 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.5 in
Height78.3–79.5 in
Wheelbase140.6–168.9 in
Track, front67.7 in
Track, rear66.9 in
Curb weight6,069–7,077 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear59/41

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 12 configurations: New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 2WD Drw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 2WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 4WD Drw, New Gen Crew Cab L/Box 4WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab S/Box 2WD Srw, New Gen Crew Cab S/Box 4WD Srw …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (11)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

ZB8
1,224,078 vehicles 81% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving. Risk An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 reported Dec 8, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

ZA3
250,079 vehicles 82% reported repaired
Problem FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. Risk Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V835000 reported Nov 10, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Z20
370,437 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V140000 reported Mar 10, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

Z08
171,789 vehicles 85% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions. Risk Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V035000 reported Jan 27, 2022 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Diesel

Y78
222,410 vehicles 83% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's nu
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V880000 reported Nov 12, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

Y21
32,002 vehicles 89% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume. Risk Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V439000 reported Jun 10, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Wheels

Y26, Y36
447,985 vehicles 59% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation. Risk Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Fix Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on December 1, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's numbers for
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V398000 reported May 27, 2021 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Back Over Prevention

W30-W37
319,610 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." Risk The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 reported Sep 10, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

W57
32,318 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis built with a Cummins 6.7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature. This can result in engine damage and connecting rod failure, which could potentially puncture the engine block. Risk A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V511000 reported Aug 27, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

W24, W44
37,580 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use. Risk A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V207000 reported Apr 9, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

W03
87,431 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube. Risk The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 20V043000 reported Jan 24, 2020 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. During the investigation, ODI sought to determine if the related defect allegation was limited in scope to the recalled population. After review of information request response materials from both FCA and BMW, NHTSA determined that sufficient information to identify a comprehensive recall population could not be produced by FCA and BMW. During the investigation FCA filed re

Opened Mar 17, 2023 · action EA23001 · the investigation’s page →

Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump — High pressure fuel pump failure closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021 to investigate allegations of stall/loss of motive power as a result of high pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines. On November 12, 2021, FCA filed vehicle recall 21V-880 and equipment recall 21E-094 on the subject population, identifying an `internally failed component? of the high pressure fuel pump equipped on the 6.7L Cummins Turbodiesel engine that introduced debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation and consequently an unexpected loss of motive power. Discussions wit

Opened Oct 14, 2021 · closed Apr 14, 2023 · action PE21021 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific 3500

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2020 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ram publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Ram’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2020 Ram 3500, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
116complaints filed

6 involved a crash · 7 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2020: 8 · 2021: 37 · 2022: 27 · 2023: 21 · 2024: 9 · 2025: 6 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System → 57
Engine 31
Power Train 13
Electrical System 9
Service Brakes 8
Wheels 7

In depth: fuel system problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

My truck like all 2019-2020 trucks have the plagued CP4 pump that could fail without showing any symptoms. FCA has failed to step up and have ownership and integrity on this issue. I have asked multiple times to RAM Cares and all I have received is cookie cutter answers from them.
Fuel/Propulsion System Jun 2, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11419424
My wife was driving on a highway with a trailer. Power steering went out. It was near impossible for her to pull over as the vehicle was extremely hard to turn. Not safe!
Steering Jun 11, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11420632
We were driving our 2020 Ram 3500 diesel with a 2000-pound truck camper in the bed on a city street attempting to make a right turn through a yield sign when the engine suddenly stopped completely without the ability to restart it.
Engine at 30,900 miles May 5, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11415339
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was attached to a trailer. After driving and arriving at the residence, the contact became aware that the tailgate had fallen inadvertently while driving, causing damage to the tailgate and the trailer.
Structure at 4,000 miles May 5, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11415324
The TPMS system on my new 2020 Ram 3500 has suffered repeated failures since it was purchased new. The dealership has replaced all 6 sensors (dually) in an effort to fix the issue, no no success. Now, the service writer seems to have accepted the problem as unsolvable.
Wheels at 5,000 miles Nov 5, 2020 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11373253
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and the functionality returned however, the failure recurred after several seconds. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Fuel/Propulsion System at 17,018 miles May 28, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11418868

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

When owners reported it

Reported at 27k

miles, typically

Half the 44 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 7,000 and 62,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 13
10k–20k 6
20k–30k 6
30k–40k 7
40k–50k 0
50k–60k 0
60k–70k 1
70k–80k 2
80k–90k 0
90k–100k 1
100k–150k 4
150k + 4

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Fuel/Propulsion System2322,0000.86×
Engine1633,0000.66×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2020-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: engine (0.66×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2020 model years the Ram 3500 ranks 64 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.69× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 40,000 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 8 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

2 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Stellantis warranty extension (117) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 761
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-08
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 741 service bulletins, 11 others, 8 warranty extensions

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System.

  • 9100901 Service bulletin
    2026-09-08 · Electrical System
  • Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.
  • 114254 Service bulletin
    2026-08-26 · Engine
  • RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
  • 114255 Service bulletin
    2026-08-26 · Engine
  • RADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING
  • 113744 Service bulletin
    2026-07-29 · Engine
  • SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
  • 113742 Service bulletin
    2026-07-29 · Electrical System
  • SENSOR - TURBOCHARGER SPEED
  • 113277 Service bulletin
    2026-07-06 · Unknown Or Other
  • CORE – HEATER
  • 113069 Service bulletin
    2026-06-29 · Electrical System
  • SWITCH – HEADLAMP
  • 113070 Service bulletin
    2026-06-29 · Electrical System
  • SWITCH – HEADLAMP

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0299
P0299 on Ram →		The turbocharger or supercharger is not making the boost the computer asked for.Engine14 bulletins
P061BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →8 bulletins
P064BManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
U0132
U0132 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0461
P0461 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Fuel/Propulsion System · Fuel pump →5 bulletins
P0755
P0755 on Ram →		A fault in shift solenoid B.Electrical System · Battery →5 bulletins
P207F
P207F on Ram →		The quality of the reductant (diesel exhaust fluid) in the tank is out of specification.Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →5 bulletins
U1601
U1601 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins
P0073
P0073 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0088Fuel rail pressure is above what the system commanded.Power Train4 bulletins
P046CManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0513
P0513 on Ram →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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3500 by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 C 4 28 2025 C 5 43 2024 B 2 45 2023 D 5 17 Park outside2022 F 12 190 Park outside2021 F 9 62 Park outside2020 this page F 11 116 2019 F 14 137 2018 F 10 809 2017 F 12 315 2016 F 14 134

Common questions about the 2020 3500

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2020 Ram 3500 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 11 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ram 3500, 3 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 22V835000, covering Power Train. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2020 Ram 3500?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2020 Ram 3500 yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (41/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What are the dimensions of the 2020 Ram 3500?

Transport Canada measured it at 230.7–259.4 in long, 79.5 in wide (body, without mirrors), 78.3–79.5 in tall, on a 140.6–168.9 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 6,069–7,077 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2020 Ram 3500?

Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ram 3500, most often about fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 4 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2020 Ram 3500?

The manufacturer has filed 761 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2020 Ram 3500, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-08. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurationsnoneEPA certification recordsThe EPA does not certify vehicles rated over 8,500 lb GVWR, so heavy-duty nameplates have no entry at all.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls11NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints116NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins761NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA11 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

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Other years The 2024 3500 The 3500 model year with the cleanest record on file — grade B, 2 recalls.Recalls Every Ram recall on file All campaigns filed against Ram vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this 3500 by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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